Karatsu Tenmangu Shrine

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Karatsu Tenmangu Shrine, located near the center of Karatsu City, is an ancient shrine filled with a prestigious and sacred atmosphere, enshrining Sugawara no Michizane, highly famous as the god of learning. Beautiful shrine pavilions conveying the weight of history and lovely stone cattle statues, said to be the messenger of god, stand in a row within the precinct, and stepping inside completely clears away modern digital business and noises, letting you feel a divine atmospheric flow that cleanses the heart. Protected carefully since ancient times and worshiped by numerous examinees and travelers, this place is an excellent spot to experience with your skin traditional Shinto culture and the gentle spirit of faith. Put your hands together quietly to spend a calm time deeply facing your own soul.

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Karatsu City

Karatsu Tenmangu Shrine

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148 Juninmachi, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Website
https://www.jinja.in/single/14336.html
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